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HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund vs SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund NAV ₹245.19, 3Y CAGR 9.8%, expense ratio 0.29%; SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF NAV ₹17.58, under one year old, expense ratio 0.68%; about 0% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth | SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Index fund | ETF |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | SBI Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Regular Plan · IDCW |
| NAV | ₹245.19 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹17.58 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | −1.0% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | 9.8% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | 7.7% | — |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 11.9% | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% | 0.68% |
| AUM | ₹22,246 cr | ₹8.5 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Exit load | — | Not Applicable |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | — |
| Holdings | 50 | 251 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 52.3% | 12.6% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 0% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are not shown for schemes under one year old.
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund costs less: HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund charges 0.29% a year and SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF 0.68% a year.
HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund is larger: HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund manages ₹22,246 cr and SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF ₹8.5 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 0% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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